SEJPME II Module 23

Which of the following are some of the resources for identifying Intelligence authorities? (Select all that apply.)

1. DoD Directive 5240.1-R 2. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 3. National Disclosure Policy 1

Developing ROE and managing ROE measures are functions of which joint staff directorate? (Select all that apply.)

1. J3 2. J5

OPCON is the authority to perform certain functions of command over subordinate forces and includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. assigning tasks 2. designating objectives 3. organizing and employing commands and forces unit training

Personal interaction between the commander and coalition commanders on capabilities and caveats fosters _____. (Select all that apply.)

1. better understanding of challenges and opportunities 2. trust and confidence

Which of the following are three key elements from globally integrated operations that relate to authorities? (Select all that apply.)

1. commitment to mission command 2. partnering to integrate non-DoD expertise and resources 3. speed in decision-making

The commander's guidance and intent are often provided in which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. fragmentary orders (FRAGORDs) 2. operation orders (OPORDs)

International law springs from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. international agreements 2. customary law of nations practiced over time 3. treaties

For U.S. forces, domestic sources of authority include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. judicial decisions 2. U.S. Constitution 3. statutes

Operational control (OPCON) is the authority to perform certain functions of command over subordinate forces and includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. organizing and employing commands and forces 2. designating objectives 3. assigning tasks

Three key elements of globally integrated operations of particular interest with regard to authorities are _____.

1. partnering to integrate non-DoD expertise and resources 2. a commitment to mission command 3. speed in decision-making

Which of the following directly affect the image portrayed to the local, national, and international public? (Select all that apply.)

1. thinking through second-order effects 2. the commander's ability to quickly and thoroughly investigate incidents 3. determining accountability; taking appropriate action 4. taking appropriate action

With regards to the ROEWG, which statement describes the staff function that is led by the J3 or J5?

Developing rules of engagement (ROE) and managing ROE measures

Which of the following is one of the five principles of the Law of War?

Distinction

Dialogue and translation between echelons and across organizational, command, and national boundaries early in the planning process and throughout execution of the mission is not essential to achieving a common and shared understanding of all matters in a mission command environment.

False

In non-combat situations during non-combatant evacuation or personnel recovery operations, requests for rules of engagement (ROE) permitting the use of riot control agents can be requested at the last minute.

False

Legitimacy will hinge only on the reality of adhering to authority, not on the perception of it by the national and international audience.

False

The Law of War is a U.S. domestic law.

False

The Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) is the lead for the rules of engagement (ROE) working group.

False

The authority to protect the resilience and redundancy of critical military infrastructure resides with the National Security Agency (NSA) under Title 50.

False

Which statement best describes what the operationalization of Mission Command accomplishes?

It fosters delegation of authority requiring all echelons to understand and adhere to the authorities that support and limit military operations

Which statement best describes the limitation of Tactical Control (TACON)?

It is limited to the detailed local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned

Efforts by Congress in recent years to extend Federal criminal jurisdiction over deployed contractors has included the _____.

Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act

Which statement describes the authority given to the National Security Agency (NSA) under Title 50?

The authority to protect the resilience and redundancy of critical civilian infrastructure

What must commanders and operators take into account when deciding whether available force will be used, by whom, and how?

The guidelines of the rules of engagement (ROE) and the commander's guidance and intent

Which statement best describes the U.S. Code military commanders and their staffs are most familiar with?

The large and diverse body of authorities under Title 10

Which statement describes what correct decisions on the use of force require?

They require a solid understanding of the situation, mission, and commander's guidance and intent

The authority to protect the resilience and redundancy of critical civilian infrastructure resides with the National Security Agency (NSA) under which Title of the U.S. Code?

Title 50

Which statement best describes a key goal of the ROE Working Group

To proactively develop ROE and respond to requests for additional ROE measures

Which statement best describes a key goal of the ROE Working Group?

To proactively develop ROE and respond to requests for additional ROE measures

Authority often provides both the permission to do something as well as providing guidance and limitations on how it should be done.

True

Command authority in an international operation will be linked to the mission authority.

True

Legitimacy in the end states means that the results of a military operation will be just.

True

Staffs that are proactive in generation of appropriate and robust supplemental ROE measures and requisite justifications stay ahead of operational requirements and minimize vulnerabilities.

True

The definition of ROE as stated in Joint Doctrine is, "Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered."

True

Risk is created when reactive rules of engagement (ROE) development does what?

When it lags behind the operational requirements

It is Department of Defense (DoD) policy that members of the DoD components comply with the Law of War during _____.

all military operations

Legal and subject matter expertise within staff planning and the Commander's Decision Cycle fosters _____.

authority identification, understanding, and development

A BEST practice in organizing advisory support to the planning process is development of which one of the following?

coverage plan

At the tactical level, rules of engagement (ROE) are tied to the _____.

mission profile

The United States is _____.

not beholden to the United Nations

The Law of War principle of "proportionality" _____.

prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage expected to be gained